Repealing rule XXVII of the Rules of the House of Representatives relating to the statutory limit on the public debt.
2006-06-29: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that officers of the Department of Homeland Security should not undermine the efforts of citizen groups such as the Minuteman Project to preserve the integrity of the borders of the United States and protect the Nation from intrusion.
2006-06-06: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.
Proposing a balanced budget amendment the Constitution of the United States.
2005-08-23: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Honoring the town of Nicodemus, Kansas, for its contribution to American history.
2006-07-24: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5653)
Commending the Patriot Guard Riders for shielding mourning military families from protesters and preserving the memory of fallen service members at funerals.
2006-06-20: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Flag Desecration resolution
2005-06-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House that Members of Congress are not immune from having their offices searched.
2006-07-10: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4920)
Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of Representatives to the professionalism and dedication of the United States Capitol Police.
2006-04-04: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of conference reports on omnibus appropriation bills.
2006-03-01: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Honoring the life of Gordon Roger Alexander Buchanan Parks.
2006-04-06: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1566)
Asserting that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not participate in elections held by the Palestinian Authority, and for other purposes.
2005-12-16: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Honoring National Review magazine on its 50th anniversary for its contribution to the national political discourse.
2005-11-10: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Condemning the recent election of the Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations to the position of Vice-chair of the United Nations Disarmament Commission.
2006-04-27: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit deplorably infringed on parental rights in Fields v. Palmdale School District.
2005-11-16: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should enact legislation to provide direct emergency assistance to American farmers who were adversely affected by natural disasters and unforeseen production costs during the 2005 crop year.
2006-03-02: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to curtail the growth of Government programs.
2006-04-06: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1633)
Earmarks Process resolution
2006-01-31: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Expressing the grave disapproval of the House of Representatives regarding the majority opinion of the Supreme Court in the case of Kelo et al. v. City of New London et al. that nullifies the protections afforded private property owners in the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment.
2005-06-30: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that each State should revise its laws and regulations to enable individuals and small businesses to obtain health insurance through the combination of a health savings account and a high-deductible health plan.
2005-07-20: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Recognizing the importance of an independent Iraqi judiciary in the formation of a new and democratic Iraq.
2005-12-16: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.